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Old 07-12-2007, 01:48 PM
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Default My Engine sounds "raspy"

So lately (last couple of months) I've heard kind of a raspy sound coming out of my engine as I'm accelerating. Also, if I feather the gas a little it's pretty pronounced then too. It's kind of like a rattle but not really.
I think it might have something to do with me punching the gas all the time - I drive an automatic.

Anybody have any ideas?

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um.. What kind of Exhaust do you got on it?
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Old 07-12-2007, 01:53 PM
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Everything is stock...
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Still under warranty? Have the dealership look @ it! Otherwise have you had any work done recently & how many miles?
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It could be that the main CAT/ header might have a crack in it. If every thing on your car is stock you should have no rasp what so ever.
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did you add an header to your car??? and if so then you will need a resonator if not then go take it in
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Originally Posted by Importspeed
did you add an header to your car??? and if so then you will need a resonator if not then go take it in
Originally Posted by BensTc
Everything is stock...
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whoops sorry didnt see that i kind read it to fast
well he said exhaust maybe he did add an header lol well anyways i guess he needs to go and get the $hit fixed LOL
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Thanks for the help everyone. I was hoping to avoid a trip to the dealer, but it looks like that's where I'm goin'.

Thanks! It is still under warranty so shouldn't be an issue - just time
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